The GI Tract Is Regulated by Local Reflexes Known as The

question 21

Multiple Choice

The GI tract is regulated by local reflexes known as the:

• A)Sympathetic nervous system.
• B)Enteric nervous system.
• C)Parasympathetic Nervous system.
• D)Central nervous system.

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Definitions:

Reaction Rates

A measure of how quickly the concentration of reactants decreases or the concentration of products increases over time in a chemical reaction.

Free Radical

An atom, molecule, or ion that has an unpaired valence electron, making it highly reactive and prone to participating in chemical reactions.

Chlorination

The process of adding chlorine to water or organic molecules, either for disinfection purposes or to introduce chlorine atoms into molecules for chemical synthesis.

Propagation Step

A part of a chain reaction where intermediates react with the original reactants to produce more intermediates and products, continually propagating the reaction.